Anyone can father children, but it takes a real man to step up and commit to being the kind of dad who works hard to make the world a better place for his kids and inspires them by going above and beyond with love, acceptance, and kind words. These seven celebrity dads break the mold because, despite having successful careers before babies, their parenting responsibilities seem to have transformed them into even more complex, interesting people who are taking on bigger and better roles and, in many cases, using their fame to try and change the world for the better.

In honor of Father's Day, here are famous dads who have earned the title the hard way: by sharing parental responsibilities that they acknowledge belong to both moms and dads and serving as inspirational role models for their children.